WHS & Return to Work Specialist

Full Time, 14 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location – Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join our friendly, well respected and long-established company. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your previous skills and experience within rehabilitation & Return to Work, to this 14 Month Fixed Term contract.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Environmental Health & Safety, this role is responsible for co-ordinating injury management including acting as site rehabilitation & Return to Work Specialist and assisting the manager in achieving and maintaining compliance with WHS legislation and best practice. You will actively advocate and coach to support a culture of safety and wellbeing which promotes leadership, engagement and personal responsibility for safety and wellbeing by all employees and contractors.

• Coordinate injury management including acting as site rehabilitation & Return to Work Specialist
  • Support the operational implementation of the rehabilitation and Return to Work program
  • Manage the workers compensation and rehabilitation and Return to Work process
  • Maintain knowledge of the different insurance schemes and of relevant legislation under the jurisdictions in which Cook operates
  • Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders in the injury management process
  • Implement early intervention strategies to assist injured team members Return to Work
  • Maintain accurate and up to date information within the injury management system
  • Participate in regular reviews of workers compensation claims
• Assist the manager with WH&S objectives, targets, plans and strategies
• Assist the manager in achieving and maintaining compliance with WHS legislation and best practice
• Maintain currency with relevant WH&S legislation and developments that affect Cook Australia
• Produce and interpret reports when required

• Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator certification or training – essential
• Workplace Health and Safety Qualification - desirable
• Experience in a similar rehabilitation & Return to Work position in Queensland - within Manufacturing Industry desirable
• First Aid certification desirable
• Knowledge and experience in Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation desirable
• Experience with safety management software desirable
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, balancing multiple priorities, and ensuring quality standards
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) essential

Only applicants that have full working rights within Australia are eligible to apply. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

Shortlisting may commence immediately after advertisement posted.